Skechers U.S.A.(Skx) Financials: Return On Equity Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios

Profitability Trend (Last 5 Years)

Profitability - return on equity

This chart shows the historical trend of return on equity for SKX compared to its industry average over the recent years.

Ratio Definition and Interpretation

Name: Return on Equity (ROE)

Definition: ROE shows how much profit the company earns for its shareholders based on their invested equity. It’s one of the most watched profitability ratios. A consistently high ROE signals strong management and efficient use of shareholder capital. But artificially high ROE may sometimes be boosted by excessive debt.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', SKX's return on equity was 22.8%, measuring profitability for shareholders. Industry average for Shoe Manufacturing in '2021' stood at 14.0%.
• In '2022', SKX's return on equity was 10.9%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Shoe Manufacturing in '2022' stood at 26.8%. Industry average increased by 12.8% compared to previous year.
• In '2023', SKX's return on equity was 14.4%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Shoe Manufacturing in '2023' stood at 22.2%. Industry average declined by 4.5% from previous year.
• In '2024', SKX's return on equity was 15.4%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Shoe Manufacturing in '2024' stood at 25.6%. Industry average increased by 3.4% compared to previous year.
Overall, SKX's return on equity has been volatile but showed a downward trend over the past 4 years.

Formula: ROE = Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Good Range: 10%-20% desirable for many industries.